Monrovia® Black Satin Blackberry is an upright deciduous shrub with rapid-growing thornless canes that reliably produces medium blackberries midseason. The pink-white rose-like flowers give way to clusters of sweet fruits which ripen in mid summer starting its second year. Fruits best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly. Remove fruiting canes to the ground immediately after harvest, non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer. Generally performs best when staked. Wilt, Anthracnose, and botrytis can be serious disease problems. Cane and crown borers are potential pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Chives, Rose, Serviceberry
